By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored State wrestling champions Alex Leon and Jayleen DeAlba at the Tuesday, April 8 City Council meeting. The middle school students are on the honor roll at the Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy and have won multiple State championships. •The meeting with presentations and
By Mavis BatesKane County Board member, District 4 To the voters of Kane County: Thank you for coming out in record numbers for the recent municipal elections. The Kane County Public Service Sales Tax Referendum went down badly, 75% against and 25% for. As one of the leaders of this
Aurora Central Catholic High School will host its 29th annual Super Saturday Night “Boots & Bling” fundraiser Saturday, April 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway in Aurora. The fundraiser will help support student programs, maintain affordable tuition and fund school enhancements. The
April 6, 2025Dear editor; A recent letter to the editor in The Voice asserted that the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act requires unnecessary proof of citizenship before voting in federal elections. The author’s viewpoint is typical of those who encourage election fraud. SAVE Act amends a 1993 National Voter
April 7, 2025Dear editor; Libraries are one of the most important institutions in our community. Besides providing essentially free access to hours of entertainment and literature, they have a wealth of resources for all, including the homeless. They hold events designed to promote community bonding, such as book clubs, career
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s April “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Society 57, 100 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. We’re excited to
The 27th annual East Aurora vs. West Aurora alumni basketball game will be Friday, April 11, at 6 p.m. at East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane in Aurora. Proceeds will benefit the Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is $10 for adults, $8
The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the all-you-can-eat Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora. Tickets may be purchased from Aurora Kiwanis members for $10 or
Aurora Lions Club will continue free monthly vision exams from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19. The service for youth ages six months to six years is at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Registration is not required, walk-ins are welcome. —Al Benson
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will hold a drive-thru barbecue Tuesday, April 22. The fundraiser will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the church parking lot. The public is invited. Proceeds will benefit the church’s mission and ministries. 5-B’s Catering will offer
By Ricky Rieckert(Part 4) Dear readers, This week I’ll begin with part four of, what I think will finish with part five as the grand finale, of this informational article from my memory archives. Hope you totally enjoy the rest of this historical and factual article. Let’s continue with organizations
Bill Foster (D-IL) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) announced the reintroduction of the bipartisan Keep STEM Talent Act to make certain advanced Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degree holders eligible for permanent resident status. This would allow these graduates to remain in the United States following their graduation and would
State representative Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora) announced Tuesday, April 8 that her legislation, HB 1375, to lower costs for college students who are pursuing careers in education passed the House and now moves to the Senate for consideration. HB 1375 tasks the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois State
Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter five): He has: Frozen all military aid to Ukraine and suspended intelligence sharing, pending the satisfactory (to him) outcome of a peace treaty with Russia; Ended re-imbursing state programs which supply fresh food to food banks; Cut off Federal grants and contracts
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, April 15, dinner meeting at the private room in the north side of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner afterward. The
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will continue its Wednesday Night Gathering series at 6 p.m. April 16 with a free dinner and an indoor Easter egg hunt. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Celebrating the Lenten season, the gathering will feature a
Ingredients1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced6 cups canned black beans, drained and mashed1/2 cup water3 tablespoons chili powder4 teaspoons prepared mustard2 teaspoons ground cumin1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste3 tablespoons soy sauce4 cups sweet potatoes, cooked, mashed12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
I cannot sing much, and I don’t do it well,But here I must sing, in attempting to tellTo all here assembled the love I now feelFor making their friendliness being so real.The human equation will often mislead,A friendliness shown that is based on the need;The atmosphere then will be less
Are you looking for a way to add more fun to your next family night or game gathering? The Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) Library of Things just got even better with the addition of a brand-new board game collection! We’ve got childhood favorites and exciting new games for all
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Nursing home industry officials are urging Illinois lawmakers to increase the rates they receive from the state’s Medicaid system, arguing the current rates are outdated and are forcing many facilities around the state out of business. “We’ve expressed our concerns that closures will happen. We’ve
